streptomycin

One entry found for streptomycin.

Main Entry: strep·to·my·cin
Pronunciation: -'mI-s^&n
Function: noun
: an antibiotic organic base C₂₁H₃₉N₇O₁₂ that is produced by a soil actinomycete (Streptomyces griseus), is active against many bacteria, and is used especially in the treatment of infections (as tuberculosis) by gram-negative bacteria